ALBO-MARGINATA PLANTAIN LILY
ALBO-MARGINATA PLANTAIN LILY
Zones - 3-8
Description -
Large, dark green leaves emerge in late spring and are accented by crisp white margins. Tall spikes of pale lavender, trumpet-shaped blossoms sway above the foliage and add beauty and movement to the summer garden. Plant this durable ground cover hosta to add sparkling color to shady borders. It mingles well with ferns, astilbes and other shade lovers. Requires shade in hot summer areas, partial shade where summers are cooler. Thrives in moist, well drained soil. Mulch around roots to conserve moisture. Grows into mounding, dome-shaped clumps, 18 to 24 inches tall and wide.
Key Benefits
Large, dark green leaves are accented by crisp white margins. Tall spikes of pale lavender, trumpet-shaped blossoms sway above the foliage. Adds sparkling color to shady borders. Mingles well with ferns, Astilbes and other shade lovers. Herbaceous.
Time of Flowering
Blooms in summer.
Average Landscape Size
Grows into mounding, dome-shaped clumps, 18 to 24 inches tall and wide.
Water Needs
Keep surface of soil moist, but not soggy.
Sun Exposure
Partial to full shade
Cold Hardiness
-40 to -30 F